Local News
11 January 2025 / 22 January 2025 by Jason Reeves
Four local authorities in Hampshire have voted to merge into a single “mega council” led by an executive mayor, marking a significant shift in local governance for the region. The Isle of Wight Council reversed its previous stance opposing the government’s English Devolution White Paper proposals, aligning with Hampshire, Portsmouth, and Southampton councils. This unanimous […]
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17 December 2024 / 22 January 2025 by Jason Reeves
Responding to measures contained within the government’s White Paper on English Devolution, which the government will announce today, Green Party co-leader Adrian Ramsay MP said: “Local democracy is in urgent need of reform but this White Paper does not deliver the real change our local councils need. “It steals power away from local people and risks […]
7 December 2024 / 7 December 2024 by Jason Reeves
As the festive season fills our hearts with warmth and our homes with light, we want to take a moment to celebrate the enduring hope and resilience of our community. This year has shown us the incredible power of coming together—not just to face challenges but to build a brighter, greener future. Christmas is a […]
30 November 2024 / 30 November 2024 by Jason Reeves
Our Parliamentary team of four MPs and two Peers have been hard at work this month, representing their constituencies and fighting for a fairer and greener future for us all. Here’s your update from our Greens in Parliament: Carla Denyer MP Carla proposed and spoke in favour of several amendments to the Renters’ Rights Bill, including […]
5 July 2024 / 5 July 2024 by Jason Reeves
We did it! Four target constituencies and four seats elected. There are now four Green MPs in Parliament – MPs who will not only be speaking up for their constituents but also for everyone who voted Green last night. This result is an incredible breakthrough for the Green Party and shows how much appetite there is […]
4 July 2024 / 4 July 2024 by Jason Reeves
It’s time to vote. Polling stations are open from 7am until 10pm. Find your local polling station at https://www.electoralcommission.org.uk/i-am-a/voter/your-election-information, but it should also be on your polling card. And remember to take your photo ID. Vote for Real Hope. Vote for Real Change. Vote Green.
3 June 2024 / 3 June 2024 by Jason Reeves
We are nearly there! We have enough funds to put up two fantastic candidates in the Test Valley. But we need to get out material to promote them and give local people a choice to vote Green on 4 July. If you have not done so already, even the tiniest contribution helps us towards our […]
5 May 2024 / 9 May 2024 by Jason Reeves
Although there were no local elections in the Test Valley this week, the Green Party has had fantastic results across the country. In Bristol Central, a target constituency for the forthcoming general election, the Green Party won every council seat available. With 34 councillors, Greens are now the largest party on Bristol City Council, and […]
24 April 2024 / 9 May 2024 by Jason Reeves
A weekly hour-long vigil for peace and a ceasefire in Gaza began outside Andover Guildhall on 30 January 2024. As the bombardment of the Gaza Strip has continued unabated and the consequent humanitarian crisis continued to grow, the weekly vigils have continued at 5:30pm every Tuesday. On 1 March 2024 a similar series of vigils […]
24 March 2024 / 3 June 2024 by Jason Reeves
Test Valley Green Party is delighted to announce the selection of Candidates for the forthcoming General Election. Hina West will contest the North West Hampshire constituency. Hina West has been selected as the prospective Green Party Parliamentary candidate for the constituency of North West Hampshire at this year’s General Election. She previously stood in the local […]
